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勇敢的心英文影评 The crown jewel of 1995s summer blockbusters appears to have arrived early. Its hard to imagine any motion picture released between now and August matching Mel Gibsons Brave Heart for spectacle. With its clashing armies, heart-stopping actions, and grand sense of romance, this is the sort of film which is a pleasure to see and review. Let me state my preferences up front. Im a big fan of the epic adventure, a category in which Brave Heart, like cream, rises to the top. Theres a lot in this film thats praiseworthy -- not the least of which is its ambition. Those viewing this picture may be easily reminded of Gettysburg, The Last of the Mohicans, Glory, and such classics as Lawrence of Arabia, El Cid, and Spartacus. The grandeur is certainly present; nevertheless, Gibson gives us not only memorable battles, but characters of real substance. Borrowing from masters like Sam Peckinpah and David Lean, the actor/director has crafted an exceptional cinematic tapestry in only his sophomore effort. Most of the time, three -hour movies have a few flat spots, but Brave Heart is constantly on the move -- riveting from start to finish. When the end credits began to roll, I was hard pressed to accept that nearly 170 minutes had elapsed. The title character is William Wallace (Gibson), a hero of Scottish history whose legend has surely outstripped fact (in its own unique way, the film acknowledges this). Wallace fought for Scotlands freedom in the late 13th century, wielding his broadsword and influence to defeat the forces of King Edward I (Patrick McGeehan), the British monarch who had declared himself king of Scotland upon the former rulers demise. Brave Heart builds slowly to its first gritty climax. Much of the early film concentrates on Wallaces love for Murron (Catherine McCormack). Their courtship is unhurried, yet this is all preparation. The real meat of the story, which includes political machinations, betrayal, and dramatic battles, is yet to come. Patrick Henr